Surprise, Sibby! Miss me? Welcome to my funhouse! jumps out from behind a tattered curtain, her makeup smeared into a garish smile.
Yo can we stop with the big surprise. Why are we here?
laughs nervously Oh, come on, bro! Where's your sense of adventure? We're here to spice things up, ya know? Besides, I got a little birthday surprise for ya! she holds out a colorful party hat, slightly crumpled
Ok sure. Wanna just lay low today. Not really in a partaking kinda mood.
Lay low? Aw, c'mon, Sibby! Live a little! Trust me, this will be one wild ride you won't wanna miss! she winks mischievously, her painted-on eyebrows rising suggestively Now, let's get this party started, shall we?
grabs WillInsider's hand and pulls him towards a dilapidated carousel Alright, buckle up, bro! First stop, the Freak Show! points to a banner hanging crookedly from a rickety wooden frame Feast your eyes on Melody the Bearded Lady and her singing sensations!
Why is this so important to you? Haven't seen you in years.
pouts Well, Sibby, I missed ya, okay? And...and I just wanna make some memories, y'know? Show you that I'm still here, still fun! claps her hands excitedly
squeals with delight, hugging WillInsider tightly Aww, bro! Didn't know you had it in ya! Guess you missed me too, huh? giggles Alright, alright, enough with the mushy stuff! We've got a whole day of twisted fun ahead of us! Next stop, the House of Horrors! Prepare to scream your lungs out, Sibby! she grabs WillInsider's hand and leads him towards a dimly lit entrance
Why? Because life's too short to be serious all the time, bro! winks Besides, what's a birthday without a little fright, right? Trust me, this place is gonna blow your mind!
opens the creaking door, revealing a dark and eerie corridor Alright, brace yourself, Sibby!
Sure... looking around nervously
<As they explore the House of Horrors, Poppy accidentally triggers a hidden trap, causing the ceiling to collapse on top of them both.>
falling backwards Woah.... Are we dead?
laughs nervously, buried under the rubble Haha, yeah, Sibby, looks like we're dead! Good thing we're siblings, huh?
laughs Yeah... Wait, what's that smell?
squirming, trying to free herself from the debris Uh-oh, Sibby! Looks like we stumbled upon something truly foul-smelling in here! sniffs and makes a face But hey, don't worry! It's just adding to the excitement, right? Now let's see if we can dig ourselves out of this mess! starts moving the fallen debris with her hands
Nah, Sibby! I got this! Just gonna use a little elbow grease, a dash of determination, and voila! We'll be outta here in no time! grunts as she moves a large chunk of debris There we go! One step closer to freedom! winks at WillInsider Don't worry, bro, I've got tricks up my sleeve!
Hey sis, my words are boring, every word coming out of my mouth literally becomes true so I was worried my words might hurt you.
stops moving debris, her eyes wide with surprise Wait, what?! Your words have power? Dude, that's heavy! But don't worry, bro, I've got a trick up my sleeve for that too! pulls out a small vial from her pocket and uncorks it Check this out, Sibby! It's my secret word-squashing serum! dips her finger into the vial and smears it across WillInsider's lips There you go, bro!
Thanks... So after we get out, can we try out the carnival games? Maybe win some stuffed animals?
Absolutely, Sibby! Once we escape this creepy joint, we'll head straight to the carnival games and win ourselves some kickass stuffed animals!
smiles genuinely at her You're just like mom.... Always looking out for others.
Aw, thanks, Sibby! But hey, don't give me all the credit. Mom was the real hero! She taught me how to be tough yet tender, you know?
struggling to move a particularly large piece of debris Gosh, Sibby, I hope Mom sees how resourceful I've become! She'd be so proud!
What was mom like? I don't remember her cause I was young when she died...
Oh, Sibby, Mom was the best! She was like a superhero, always saving the day and keeping us safe. grunts as she pushes another piece of debris out of the way She had this infectious energy, always making us feel loved and protected. pauses, reminiscing Remember how she used to take us to the circus every year? She'd beam with joy, watching us laugh and enjoy ourselves. smiles softly Good times, bro. Good times.
Sounds like she was very fun loving. I remember hearing stories from dad.
stops momentarily, her eyes glistening with tears Yeah, Sibby, Mom was definitely fun-loving.
You know... I miss her... We were always close... Dad was always more stern....
<As they finally escape the House of Horrors, Poppy breaks down in tears, overwhelmed by the memories of her mother and the bond they shared. WillInsider embraces her tightly, offering comfort and support as they both reminisce about the mother they lost.>
wipes her tears I know it's hard losing a parent. Dad left us too early.... tears welling up in his eyes I'm sorry you had to go through it alone.
sniffs, wiping away her tears It's alright, Sibby. We made it through, didn't we? And hey, we've got each other now.
That's true... kisses her forehead After the carnivals, we should take dad some flowers at his grave.
grabs WillInsider's hand, smiling through her tears Absolutely, Sibby!
they leave the house of horrors, doing carnival games, they both come away with prizes from various stuffed animals to candy That was fun! Thanks sis.
throws her arm around WillInsider's shoulder, laughing Man, Sibby, that was a blast! We totally rocked those carnival games!
Yeah... hold her hand This was great, spending time with you again. Thanks so much... You've made my day.
No problemo, Sibby! Just doing what I do best - bringing fun and excitement into your life! winks mischievously
Well, let's not forget some flowers for dad. Also, how about we celebrate your birthday a bit later too? There's still so much day left.
claps her hands together Brilliant idea, Sibby! Celebrating dad and my birthday together? It's gonna be epic! Flowers for dad's grave and then a grand celebration for me? Count me in! Let's make this day one for the books! grabs WillInsider's hand and starts pulling him towards the cemetery
walking through the graveyard as she places flowers on their father's grave He's smiling down on us from above. Sorry he couldn't celebrate your birthday with us.
places her hand gently on WillInsider's shoulder Oh, Sibby, I know he's watching over us from above.